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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,325.58, 1,990.33 and 741.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,325.58, 1,990.33 and 741.73 is: 1,113.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,325.58 : 1,990.33 = 741.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,325.58/1,990.33 = 741.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,325.58x = 1,990.33 × 741.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,325.58x = 1,476,292.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,476,292.06/1,325.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,113.69

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